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All-Big 12 preseason men’s basketball team released

Five seniors from five teams were selected to the all-Big 12 preseason men’s basketball team, four of whom were second-team choices at the end of last season.

Kansas senior guard Devonte’ Graham was voted by Big 12 coaches the preseason player of the year. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Kansas guard Devonte’ Graham was voted player of the year by the coaches. Texas center Mo Bamba was chosen top freshman and sophomore guard Malik Newman of Kansas was named newcomer of the year.

It’s not a group that NBA talent evaluators are crazy about. Only the Longhorns’ Bamba is listed as a potential 2018 lottery pick. Graham and Oklahoma State guard Jeffrey Carroll are considered borderline first rounders, and most early mock drafts have them going in the second round.